Algonquin College
Welcome to Algonquin College
As a student in a mobile learning program you will be required to have a laptop or mobile device that meets the requirements of your program. Visit the Algonquin Mobile Learning website for more information.
You will also require a network username and password. You will also want to access your current course timetable.
Algonquin College offers many resources and services to support Academics and Student Life. Browse through the links below to find information on services you are entitled to as an Algonquin Student.
ACSIS
Algonquin College Student Information System (ACSIS) is a website where you can:
- Find your Algonquin network username and password
- View and print your timetable
- View your grades and GPA
- Drop Courses
- Transfer to a different section, etc.
Blackboard
Blackboard is the College’s main Learning Management System (LMS). Blackboard contains information about your courses, including:
- Course Outlines
- Class Schedules
- Course Materials and Assignments
- Progress reports and more.
Convert your TEXT to AUDIO
Convert electronic text to mp3 or wav files in 3 easy steps. These audio files can then be used to add narration to notes, presentations, videos and much more.
Email (Live@AC)
Live@AC is the Algonquin student email/calendar application and is an online version of Outlook. Enjoy your 10GB of storage in your new inbox accessible from virtually any computer or device with an internet connection.
Discuss group projects, schedule meetings and set reminders for deadlines throughout the year.
IIRTS
The Information | Institutional Reasearch| Technology Services (IIRTS) website holds information about:
- Your network account
- Email (Live@AC)
- Printing Services
- Network (N) Drive
- The Wireless Network, etc.
Lynda.com (online tutorials)
Lynda.com is a library of thousands of up to date video tutorials designed to keep you current in software packages such as: Adobe CS 5.5 (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Captivate etc.), Microsoft Office, Blackboard, Corel, WordPress and much more...
Library
The library offers both in-person and online library resources and services. Our resources include:
- books and DVDs
- Articles (research databases)
- ebooks, and videos
- online tutorials
- open educational resources
Need HELP finding resources?
- Use our askthelibrary service and we will help connect you to the right resources/people.
- You can chat with us or send us an email at lrc@algonquincollege.com
Mobile Learning
Students in Mobile Learning Programs are required to purchase a computing device to enhance the learning experience, obtain and work with course related material, participate in collaborative and mlearning environments, and become skilled, confident users of technology within the educational environment and the workplace.
Students in Mobile Learning Programs are entitled to Microsoft Office and Adobe Master Collection software free of charge.
Multimedia Resources (Library)
FOD - Films on Demand is a searchable database of streaming academic video clips.
SAFARI eBooks from the technology industry as well as Business materials
Library Multi-Database Search find journals, magazines, newspapers and other materials
Record Your Presentations Or Demonstrations
Camtasia Relay is a desktop capture program that enables you to record presentations or demonstrations on a computer screen, along with narration. Note: Camtasia Relay has just been updated to version 4! New features include web cam capabilities, Fuse for portable devices and closed captioning options!
Student Support Services
Algonquin Student Support Services offers a variety of services within the following departments:
Other Services (Student Portal)
Find a list of other resources and services like:
- Book/computer store
- Campus Services
- Dental clinic
- Parking
- Student Association and more
Browse through the links below for information on obtaining and installing software that you are entitled to as an Algonquin Student in a Mobile Learning Program.
Learn how to use these software and much more with your free Lynda.com account
Algonquin has an Institutional Licence for Adobe Master Collection CS6.0Antivirus
You must install antivirus software on your computer.
Some free solutions include:
Commercial antivirus software may be purchased at the New Technology Store.
Camtasia Relay
Camtasia Relay is a desktop capture program that enables you to record presentations or demonstrations on a computer screen, along with narration. Note: Camtasia Relay has just been updated to version 4! New features include web cam capabilities, Fuse for portable devices and closed captioning options!
ePage Reader (text to audio)
Convert electronic text to mp3 or wav files in 3 easy steps. These audio files can then be used to add narration to notes, presentations, videos and much more.
Fluid Surveys
FluidSurveys is a do-it-yourself online survey tool that is meant to allow customers from around the world to create their own surveys, collect data from respondents, and analyze results.
Ink2Go
Ink2Go is an extremely simple yet powerful screen annotation software. You can easily write on top of any other application that is currently active on the desktop. You can then save your annotations as an image file.
Microsoft Office
MS Office for 2010(Win) and 2011(Mac) are collections of programs that include Word, Access, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Virtual Desktop Initiative (VDI)
is a virtual desktop where the windows desktop and programs you see are run remotely on a server, but appear as though running on your machine. This is an easy way to access costly software.
Microsoft Windows 7
MS Windows 7 is an operating system that you need to install on your computer in order to run the software.
Having trouble with wireless access or your network account?
Need help getting software or using Blackboard?
Visit the IIRTS Client Care group in Room C102 or contact them by:
Phone: 613-727-4723 extension: 5555
E-mail: 5555@algonquincollege.com
Need help with ACSIS?
Contact the Registrar’s Office
Any Questions?
For general inquiries please contact us at onlineresources@algonquincollege.com. E-mails are answered within 24hrs during the business work week.